Team updates made easy: The magic of async video communication
We created mmhmm to help teams communicate more effectively without endless meetings. You know the scene: calendar invites stack up, your workflow gets interrupted, and after 30 minutes, you're left wondering what was actually decided. For remote and hybrid teams, these problems only multiply.
Async video updates offer a better way. Your team can share information without disrupting anyone's workflow or coordinating across time zones. Record when you're ready, and watch when it's convenient.
Why async work makes sense now
Teams spread across time zones simply can't always meet simultaneously. Even when you manage to find a time slot, someone's early morning becomes someone else's late evening.
No one appreciates pausing deep work for meetings that could have been a message. And let's face it - important details frequently get lost in fast-paced conversations where everyone's talking over each other.
With async updates, team members absorb information at their own pace, revisit content when needed, and document decisions more effectively.
Five tips for great async updates
- Keep it simple and focused. Brief, clear messages get watched. Long, rambling ones don't. When deeper context is needed, attach supplemental materials.
- Choose the right format. Video works wonderfully for team updates and announcements. Written text might be better for technical documentation or complex instructions.
- Make content accessible to everyone. Add transcripts to videos and include text summaries. This accommodates different learning styles and makes content searchable later.
- Create opportunities for team feedback. End each update with a clear call for comments or questions. Create dedicated spaces for responses in your team collaboration tools.
- Set up consistent update schedules. Establish regular rhythms for sharing information. This builds habits and ensures nobody feels out of the loop.
Creating engaging videos with mmhmm
Start with a clear outline before hitting record. This keeps you confident and focused while presenting.
Use visual elements to maintain viewer interest. Static talking heads quickly lose audience attention, but dynamic presentations keep people engaged.
Take advantage of mmhmm's presentation features. Our tool lets you use dynamic backgrounds, screen share over your shoulder, and add visual effects that make your updates pop.
Steven Mih, CEO of Ahana, uses mmhmm for team updates and notes they're far more engaging than lengthy Zoom recordings. His team actually watches and responds to these updates because they're concise and visually interesting.
How mmhmm transforms team communication
Traditional meetings become flexible video updates that respect everyone's time and attention. Instead of one awkwardly scheduled meeting, you create bite-sized updates that team members can consume when they're mentally ready.
This approach works perfectly for today's remote and hybrid teams where flexibility matters. With mmhmm, you maintain the human connection of video while eliminating the scheduling headaches of synchronous communication.
Our customers report more productive days, better documentation of decisions, and improved team alignment - all while spending less time in meetings.
Try mmhmm free for 30 days and discover how async video updates can transform your team's communication. Your calendar (and your colleagues) will thank you.